Home of Hemel Hempstead Town FC
Since 1972
Capacity 3,152
★★★★★
★★★★★
Really impressed with everything about this place. Can’t believe how big it is. How well organised everything is. The food van was very quickly serving food all afternoon. The bar staff were efficient. The stewards and security did a great job of keeping everyone safe. Footballers were all friendly. The various ball person’s were great too. Would recommend for a great atmosphere and a lovely afternoon out to support a local football team/club.
5 months ago
I visited the club house for a family event. It's a nice club house and the staff we jovial and very efficient at dealing with a large number of people all wanting a drink at the same time.
The only downside was that parking is a bit limited, but there is nothing the club can do about it.
a month ago
History (from Wikipedia)
Apsley End initially played at Salmon Meadow in Apsley, which was named after 'The Salmon', a nearby pub that was also used as the changing rooms.[9] After World War I the club moved to the Apsley Club & Institute, which featured a small stand. However, they were forced to leave at the end of the 1927–28 season due to an expansion of the adjacent mill.[9] The club then played at Gee's Meadow in Bourne End for the 1928–29 season, with the stand from Salmon Meadow dismantled and brought to the new ground.[9] In 1929 the club moved to Crabtree Lane.[9] Located in the town centre, the ground had a large grandstand.[10] The club's record attendance was set in January 1962 when 3,500 saw the team lose 3–1 to Tooting & Mitcham United in the FA Amateur Cup.[2]
Following the merger in 1972, Crabtree Lane was sold for housing and the new club played at Hemel Hempstead United's Vauxhall Road,[11][2] which had been opened in May 1948 as the Greenhills Club.[9] The clubhouse and changing rooms burnt down in 1992 and the club had to use temporary facilities for five years. The ground has seated stands on both sides of the pitch, and in the early 2000s covered terrace stands were built behind both goals.[10] The ground currently has a capacity of 3,152, of which 300 is seated and 900 covered.[1]
Following the merger in 1972, Crabtree Lane was sold for housing and the new club played at Hemel Hempstead United's Vauxhall Road,[11][2] which had been opened in May 1948 as the Greenhills Club.[9] The clubhouse and changing rooms burnt down in 1992 and the club had to use temporary facilities for five years. The ground has seated stands on both sides of the pitch, and in the early 2000s covered terrace stands were built behind both goals.[10] The ground currently has a capacity of 3,152, of which 300 is seated and 900 covered.[1]
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